Wagner Leads Indians Past White Sox in 3-0 Win
Cleveland bats tap into homers by Leon Wagner who swats his 11th of the season and drives in two as Jack Kralick pitches four hits allowed for a 3-0 victory over the AL leading Chicago White Sox. Wagner adds a .309 average and 40 RBIs while Barry Latman takes the loss.
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Noted Athletes Overcome Handicaps in Early Glory
In 1945 Pete Gray, one armed outfielder, played 77 American League games for the St. Louis Browns. Ellis Jones, also one armed, starred on Tulsa football teams in the early 1940s and played in three bowls including Sugar Bowls 1943-44 and the 1945 Orange Bowl. In a 1944 city softball opener the Victory Girls beat the Red Raiders 23-15 at Fitzhugh Park with Capt. Mary Crisafulli and Mary Schrader shining. Sandy Koufax entered college on a basketball scholarship at Cincinnati, not baseball. A June 15, 1947 testimonial dinner honored Rev. Lyial A. Tobin of St. John’s Church for his athletic work and role in introducing football and basketball at St. Aloysius Academy Rome.
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Belmont Stakes to feature very small field this year
Northern Dancer headlines a likely small Belmont Stakes field with only Dancer and Hill Rise confirmed as top contenders. Trainer Horatio Luro praised a brief workout as rider Bill Hartack prepares to defend the Derby and Preakness titles. Harbor View Farm’s Roman Brother could join, with other possibles including Determined Man and National.
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Yastrzemski Hurt Slipping Into Second Base
Boston star Carl Yastrzemski suffered a spike injury sliding into second, likely missing a day or two. Angel team physician Robert Woods said the cut will need five or six stitches. He was taken to a hospital in Inglewood for treatment.
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Top Threat Leads Vernon Downs Pace Field Tomorrow
Vernon bears top pacer Top Threat from Eddie Demo Stable seeks back to back wins in a seven horse $1,000 purse seventh race. Huma way, Humaway, Poplar Chief, Widow's Champ and Hypel challenge as others like Mountain Hat Erin O'Dudley and two year old closers race in two $1,500 divisions.
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Nicklaus Seeks PGA Title After 67 in Columbus
Jack Nicklaus, leading money winner, shot a 34-33-67 at Columbus Country Club to beat Julius Boros by four strokes in a Round of Champions. The 24-year-old pro outlined a likely winning total of 275 for the PGA’s 46th championship set for July. Boros posted 36-35-71 and blamed weak putting.
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Indians hush White Sox as Wagner drives 11th homer
Indians stop the American League leaders with a 3-0 victory. Leon Wagner hit his 11th home run and added a single driving in two runs, improving his season record to 65-1 in the process.
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Industrial Softball League Reschedules Two Games
Monday’s washout forces relisting of one contest this evening and a second makeup Friday if City League rights permit. Tuesday’s slate features Dick & Joe's vs Hammermill at 6:30 and Retail ne vs Local 129. Rex Johnson leapt for a long drive but misplayed it for a two-base error while Sisk closed out Crackers. Jets edge Atlanta 2 0 as Burda hits his fifth homer. Sisk earns win in relief after Siebler’s two runs allowed. Buffalo-Toronto Rochester-Syracuse Jacksonville-Richmond games rained out.
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Sisk Nearly Has No-Hitter For Pirates Prospect
The Columbus right-hander Tommy Sisk, a 22-year-old Pirates reject with a 10.62 ERA, carried a two-hitter bid into the ninth against the Atlanta Crackers before a Washington drive spoiled the gem with a 398 foot homer.
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Pacific Coast League scores mix with Portland and others
In minor league play the Portland team defeated Dallas 4 to 3 while San Diego beat Spokanee Tacoma 8 to 5 and Hawaii triumphed 3 to 1 over Seattle. Oklahoma City lost 0 to 3. International League action shows Columbus 2 Atlanta 0 with Buffalo at Toronto and Iain Rochester at Syracuse and Jacksonville at Richmond postponed.
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